xiv, 436, [11] pages : 23 cm

"The authors of Tell It Slant stretch your writing muscles as they reveal the specialized art of creative nonfiction. Whether you are writing a memoir, researched essays, or investigative reporting, the authors will guide you along your journey, using intensive instruction and an abundance of writing exercises."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references and index

Preface: How to use this book -- Introduction: Where to begin -- Part I. The foundations of creative nonfiction. -- 1. The basics of good writing in any form -- 2. The particular challenges of creative nonfiction -- Part II. Unearthing your material. -- 3. The body of memory -- 4. Writing the family -- 5. "Taking place" writing the physical world -- 6. Gathering the threads of history -- 7. Writing the arts -- 8. Writing the larger world -- Part III. The forms of creative nonfiction -- 9. The personal essay -- 10. The lyric essay -- 11. The basics of personal reportage -- 12. The writing process and revision -- Epilogue: Last words -- Part IV. Anthology

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